It certainly is a great shot. I love all those colours of the spices. I trust he or someone else is still around selling in a shop like this and will be for years to come. It would be a travesty to see a supermarket in his place. #2250272

I really like the whole composition, along with the colors and contrast. And the pictures shows me a story of another place, another culture that I don't see where I live. I really like that! Great job, Rakesh! #2251455

18 years ago - WOW! History indeed hasbeen recorded in this wonderful imageRakesh. Love the expression on his face, & all the colorful spices. That's what camera's are to me, (recorders of history, & split seconds of life) as I told my husband -they are a time catcher, kinda' like a time machine. To me, they are the greatest of inventions!! :) #2252050

What an excellent street shot Rakesh! The sacks of piled high spices behind him look like hugs crayons. The colours of them are brilliant and I can just imagine the wonderful auroma! Lots to like in this shot! #2258759

18 years later, you are still shooting your world and sharing its wonders with us, and I am so grateful to you for that... I love to see your part of the world through your eyes Rakesh ! Wonderful, colorful and excellent image ! #2259547

Thank you Dominique, Cathy and Carolyn for your so nice and encouraging comments! #2310810

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A village shopkeeper selling Indian spices. How happy and contented looking he is? No customer, still happy because he is being photographed. I took this picture 18 long years ago in a small village near Varanasi.

Uploaded on 1/4/2006 12:35:47 AM

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